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Group 204 - General - Mod. E.M.
Thank you, Adrienne, for your review! I am waiting to hear from Bronson & Florian. I’m going to go ahead and get started on those that I have received — so my reviews may be out of order. My goal is to finish all reads/reviews before the holiday really kicks off! :-)
-Stacie
Reviews for Newhope and Playing the White Monkey. I have posted both on Goodreads and Amazon, but one of the Amazon reviews is not confirmed yet. Thank you to the authors for entertaining and interesting reads! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/RVCTHPY...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here's the amazon review, so I a,m, done with my first two: https://www.amazon.com/review/R3SNMTX...
Laura - I think you have either reviewed the wrong 'Newhope' or posted your review to the wrong one. The version you have reviewed is by Dan Stull not by Ed Morawski. If you check the link on the OP of this group thread you will get the correct book link.
I was wondering why I haven't seen any sales...
Calling Bronson and Kingsley - I have been unable to contact you through PM and I am getting reports from others in the group who have a similar issue. If you have a problem please either post here or PM me to explain. Thanks.
Laura wrote: "Here's the amazon review, so I a,m, done with my first two: https://www.amazon.com/review/R3SNMTX..."Thanks, Laura! :)
I am starting with my Round 2 Review - for Drake Peters: One Minute to Midnight by Kingsley Benjamin. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
Have a great weekend everyone! -Stacie
Round 1 The Inheritance Thiefhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R20IY83...
Hi Stacie, Bronson, Kingsley and Florian,I will be purchasing your books through Kindle so I can give you verified reviews on Amazon. :) No need to reach out (unless you just want to say hi). :)
Thanks E.M. and Ed for the direct purchase!
Review for Playing Dead by Bronson Palmer posted on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/review/R2F1WHC...
and Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review for Stacie Eirich's Tiger Kingdom & The Book of Destiny on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...and Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R31LK05...
Becky wrote: "Review for Stacie Eirich's Tiger Kingdom & The Book of Destiny on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...and Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R31LK05......"
Thank you so much for your review, Becky! Merry Christmas! :-)
Stacie
Still out of order on my reviews, but I’m reviewing in the order I received them! Here’s my Round 4 Review for Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
Happy Hump Day everyone!
-Stacie
Here is my review of Ed's 'Newhope'. Great story! :)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/Newhope-Ed-Mor...
Ok, backing up to my Round 1 Review today - for Bronson Palmer’s Playing Dead: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
Have a great day everyone!
-Stacie
Here are two sets of reviews. Both interesting reads!Newhope https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... https://www.amazon.com/review/R7P67PK...
Moonbeam https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3K8SQV...
Here is my round two review of 'The Inheritance Thief'...https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/RV4DK44...
Here is the last of my reviews. Emerald and the Elf King https://www.amazon.com/review/R3969C5...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Adrienne wrote: "Here is the last of my reviews. Emerald and the Elf King https://www.amazon.com/review/R3969C5...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"
Thanks, Adrienne!
Here are my reviews for Playing Dead by Bronson Palmer (great read!):Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
My second round reviews -Emerald and the Elf King (sorry it took so long the holidays just keep getting in the way...)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R2YNL6E...
My review of 'One Minute to Midnight' by Kinglsey Benjamin is available on Goodreads and Amazon.Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
My last reviews: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thanks, everyone, especially EM!
FYI - Laura - your review links go nowhere
Here is my third round review of Becky's 'Emerald and the Elf King':https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3MNC09...
Nice one, Becky! :)
Thanks, Liz! Liz wrote: "Here is my third round review of Becky's 'Emerald and the Elf King':https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3MNC09......"
Thanks for the messages about the links. EM is advised and there is no problem at this point.
Group Admin hat in place. I don't enjoy spanking people (oh shut up) but it appears there needs to be some.
It has been brought to my attention that some of the group rules are being broken in this round. It's making some members uncomfortable and that's not on.
These are the issues:
Changing or removing your honest review when asked particularly when it isn't a 4 or 5 * The group ethos is HONEST reviews, not ones designed to bolster the author. Reviews are for READERS not authors.
This is the relevant rule everyone agreed too:
10. You agree that your reviews will be unbiased and honest, whatever the star rating.
if you get asked to do this, either before or after you review, contact me or the round mod.
Secondly, people who ask for reviews/ratings to be changed to a higher star or be removed. This is a BIG one. This will NOT be tolerated. People need to feel comfortable in groups. EVERYONE gets 'ouch' reviews sometimes. It sucks, but its part of being an author.
11. You will not ask a fellow author to change a review of your book because you don’t agree with it.
If you think you have a legitimate concern, such as your reviewer not reading the book, or it being only a generic line or two, talk to the mod of your round, NOT the other author. Personal attacks, or pressurising other members WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and will result in you being blacklisted.
I advise people in danger of contravening these rules to post their HONEST opinions, no matter the star rating. The group will 100% support your right to do this.
Any future contact between authors via PM, on thread or by any other method, asking them to change their review will result in that member being banned.
As the group mod is in the round, feel free to contact me directly with any issues.
I'm sorry, I forgot the rule about not removing a review if asked. Do you want me to put them back up?
Yes please, at least on Goodreads, we can't make it a requirement to review on Amazon unless you bought the book - thanks to amazon's review policy on not providing books in return for a review.The group's reputation is 'honesty'. It gives us a higher status among readers than other groups who promise a certain star rating.
Not everyone likes every book, and a variety of reviews can help a book project an genuine feel.
Round Three - Tiger Kingdomhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3RA8VF...
Thanks all for your reviews and especially to those two who have completed all their reviews - Laura and Adrienne.I need to gently chastise and encourage three people who have yet to get any reviews posted - and that includes firstly myself, but also Florian and Kinglsey.
I do apologise to everyone for my own lapse, the books are all read, but I have had a flurry of minor health issues over the festive season so I have not written any reviews. These will be done and posted in the next couple of days, though as I am still cold infested might be a briefer than my norm, for which advance apologies.
Please note the next deadline is 17 January.
Ed wrote: "Round Three - Tiger Kingdomhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3RA8VF..."
Thank you for your review, Ed! I'm glad you enjoyed the book. :-)
-Stacie
Here's my Review for Ardent by Florian Armas: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
This is my fourth completed review, though I did them out of order - so I believe this one was for Round 3. Thanks to everyone for participating and Happy New Year! -Stacie
This is my round four review of 'Tiger Kingdom & The Book of Destiny':https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
I enjoyed it, Stacie!
That's me done and dusted for Group 204. :)
My reviews - all good reads that I enjoyed. Apologies for the less in-depth coverage than my usual as I explained above.Playing the White Monkey
Goodreads
Zon UK
Zon US
Newhope
Goodreads
Zon UK
Zon US
The Inheritance Thief
Goodreads
Zon UK
Zon US
Emerald and the Elf King
Goodreads
Zon UK
Zon US
The Mighty Zon took its time on allowing some of these, but they all made it eventually!
Hi all, here is my review for Kingsley Benjamin's Drake Peters:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My Amazon review still hasn't shown up yet for some reason (I posted it yesterday morning), but I'll add the link as soon as it does.
Great read, Kingsley. My only question: when is book two coming out? :)
Updated with my Amazon review: https://www.amazon.com/review/R120O6U...
Thanks for the review, EM. :) That made my day!I hope you are feeling better!
E.M. wrote: "My reviews - all good reads that I enjoyed. Apologies for the less in-depth coverage than my usual as I explained above.Playing the White Monkey
Goodreads
Zon UK
Zon US
[book:New..."
Thanks, E.M. :)
My 4th & final: Playing Deadhttps://www.amazon.com/review/RVXIL4M...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of 'Errant' by Florian Armas is now on Goodreads and Amazon.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Sorry, I misunderstood the dates, I thought that 17 Jan is the first round.My review for Eclipse Dancer:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/review/R31ROJV...
Playing the White Monkey
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/review/RI6T2AG...
Stacie and Bronson, thank your for your reviews.
Florian wrote: "Sorry, I misunderstood the dates, I thought that 17 Jan is the first round.My review for Eclipse Dancer:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Playing the White Monkey
https://www.goo..."
Greatly appreciated, Florian. :)
Here are my reviews for 'The Eclipse Dancer'Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've submitted the review for Amazon, but it hasn't posted yet!
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Books mentioned in this topic
Playing the White Monkey (other topics)Playing the White Monkey (other topics)
The Inheritance Thief (other topics)
Emerald and the Elf King (other topics)
Newhope (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Laura Koerber (other topics)Ed Morawski (other topics)
Florian Armas (other topics)
Kingsley Benjamin (other topics)
Bronson Palmer (other topics)
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Waiting to hear from Becky Biggs and Bronson Palmer